Contradictions and Paradoxes in Psalms 74:5

Check out Contradictions Catalog of Psalms 74:5 for the comprehensive list of verses that contradicts Psalms 74:5. Some key contradictions and paradoxes are described below.

According to the author of Psalms, people knew a man was important because he was strong and did big jobs like chopping down huge trees. This shows that hard work and strength were valued.

Psalms 74:5: [A man] was famous according as he had lifted up axes upon the thick trees.

Contradiction with Matthew 5:9

Psalms 74:5 speaks of destruction, while Matthew 5:9 blesses peacemakers, promoting peace over destruction.

Matthew 5:9: Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Contradiction with Romans 12:18

Psalms 74:5 describes ruin, contrasting with Romans 12:18, which advocates living peaceably with all.

Romans 12:18: If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Contradiction with Isaiah 2:4

Psalms 74:5 depicts a destructive scene, while Isaiah 2:4 envisions the end of war, with implements of war turned into tools for peace.

Isaiah 2:4: And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. [pruninghooks: or, scythes]

Contradiction with Proverbs 16:7

Psalms 74:5 suggests conflict, whereas Proverbs 16:7 indicates that pleasing the Lord causes peace even with enemies.

Proverbs 16:7: When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Contradiction with James 3:18

Psalms 74:5 shows destruction, but James 3:18 describes peacemakers sowing in peace to reap righteousness.

James 3:18: And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
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